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Graston Technique®

Scarborough Location

Graston Chiropractic Technique on Foot

In the healing process, our body attempts to repair muscles, tendons and ligaments with “scar tissue,” much like the scar that forms on the skin when you have scraped or banged your knee. Scar tissue tends to be weaker and less flexible than normal, healthy, undamaged tissue.

Our North York chiropractic office uses Graston Technique® which uses six stainless steel instruments to glide along a patient’s muscle, tendons or ligaments. When knots or bands of scar tissue are encountered, Dr. Shin and the patient sense a restriction or a granular feeling from the instrument.

Dr. Shin uses the GT instruments to “break up” this restriction “scar tissue” or adhesion. Stretching exercises are used to promote re-alignment of the fibers so they behave more like healthy tissue. The patient feels less pain and gains more mobility after treatment.

The Graston Technique® Process

Treatment, particularly of a chronic condition, may be accompanied by mild discomfort and bruising. Dr. Shin is trained to recognize and minimize bruising. Patients usually receive two treatments per week over 4 to 5 weeks. Most patients have a positive response by the 3rd to 4th treatment.

Most chiropractic patients are able to function and continue to perform their regular functions at home, work or play. Immediately following GT treatment, patients are instructed in or perform the appropriate therapeutic exercises. To maximize the benefits of GT, patients also must participate in home exercise program.

Benefits of Graston Technique®

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  • Decreases overall time of treatment
  • Fosters faster rehabilitation/recovery
  • Reduces need for anti-inflammatory medication
  • Patient continues to engage in everyday activities

Providing Better Outcomes

Graston Technique® is clinically proven to achieve quicker and better outcomes in treating:

  • Achilles Tendinosis/itis
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Cervical Sprain/Strain
  • Lateral Epicondylosis/itis
  • Lumbar Sprain/Strain
  • Medial Epicondylosis/itis
  • Patellofemoral Disorders
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Rotator Cuff Tendinosis/itis
  • Scar Tissue
  • Shin Splints

Get Started Today

Want to know more about how chiropractic and the Graston Technique® can benefit you? Contact our office today for a consultation with Dr. Shin.
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